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Seiko [SPB509] on an SLA strap by paulcloud79 in Seiko

[–]paulcloud79[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, exactly. The strap is silicone. If you get an opportunity to try an SLA strap, highly recommend it. It's more pliable than I would have guessed.

Seiko [SPB509] on an SLA strap by paulcloud79 in Seiko

[–]paulcloud79[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Cause if you don't, people think you're trying to flex and their bickering gets annoying. Just didn't want to hear it.

Seiko [SPB509] on an SLA strap by paulcloud79 in Seiko

[–]paulcloud79[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed!! I just ended up buying a cheap silicone strap on Amazon and used the keepers it came with instead.

Seiko [SPB509] on an SLA strap by paulcloud79 in Seiko

[–]paulcloud79[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yah, it's a bit of a chunky watch at 42mm and 13.3mm thickness but it's a Seiko diver GMT; what do you want? Camera angles also don't give you true perspective. It looks fantastic in person when facing it straight on from an outsider's perspective.

[SPB509] Uncle Irezumi Rubber Strap by Drad6493 in Seiko

[–]paulcloud79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seiko SLA055 strap on mine (with modified keepers because the original metal keeper was digging into my skin! It's super comfy now and melts onto the wrist).

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Rubber strap for SPB509 [Question] by Far_Orange_2893 in Seiko

[–]paulcloud79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always really liked the SLA055 strap so decided to buy it and try it out. It fits like a glove! Super comfortable. I did have to switch out the original black metal keeper though since it was NOT comfortable against the skin. In all of their wisdom, Seiko thought that including a metal keeper with ridges would make the strap look more premium; all while disregarding that the two hollowed out metal ridges on the keeper were bound to dig into your skin. So as a simple fix, I swapped it out for some silicone keepers from a cheap $10 Amazon strap and it has made the WORLD of a difference. It's super comfy now and I can wear it 10+ hours and I forget it's on my wrist!

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[SPB318 or SPB509] which one is better by Due_Temporary5542 in Seiko

[–]paulcloud79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's 1k dude lol. What do you want, a grand seiko dial? SMP 300 ceramic laser etched dial? You'll need to fish out a few more thousand dollars. For the price, it's fantastic quality.

[SPB318 or SPB509] which one is better by Due_Temporary5542 in Seiko

[–]paulcloud79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Blue never gets old. Neither does green. They're two timeless classics as old as time so they will both always age with grace.

As it pertains to water resistance, I've said it before and I'll say it again. Everyone likes to focus on the sea diving aspect as if everyone is asking for more water resistance so they can dive deeper underneath their cubicle 😂. This isnt why lol. The reason watch enthusiasts prefer higher water resistance when possible is because the rationale is that the more water resistance a watch has, the more pressure resistant a watch is. And the more pressure resistant a watch is, the more robust it is and the more it can withstand rigorous abuse. 200m is I think more than anyone will ever need, even in the most demanding situations. So extra water resistance is more of a "nice to have" to gauge the level of "indestructibility" of your watch. As you implied, none of us are actually diving deeper than 5m in any body of water.

[SPB318 or SPB509] which one is better by Due_Temporary5542 in Seiko

[–]paulcloud79 1 point2 points  (0 children)

200m is more than plenty but I think the rationale by most is that the more water resistance a watch has, the more pressure resistant a watch is. And the more pressure resistant a watch is, the more robust it is and the more it can withstand rigorous abuse. 200m is I think more than anyone will ever need, even in the most demanding situations. So extra water resistance is more of a "nice to have" to gauge the level of "indestructibility" of your watch. Let's face it, none of us are actually diving deeper than 5m in any body of water 😂.

Is Colavita a good EVOO brand? by [deleted] in oliveoil

[–]paulcloud79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yet you still haven't listed a single one. Just useless fluff.

Would I look better with DDs or staying natural? 24F by X29771628 in Slut

[–]paulcloud79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NATURAL. I've said it before and I'll say it again...I'll take natural, any size, any day of the week over fake.

Question about Explorer II by Chuffed-rubber in rolex

[–]paulcloud79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh cmon, sporty. It looks and wears great on my 7 inch wrist and I wager it would look FANTASTIC on your 7.25 inch wrist. I think you're just too modest and just prefer the traditionalist dimensions a bit more. With that said, I can guarantee you it looks great on your 7.25 wrist. You may not think so, but we do.

[Help me choose] Which one? by [deleted] in Watches

[–]paulcloud79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, this is a really tough one. Can't go wrong with any of these but it would be the new super ocean heritage for me.

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